Space Technology for Energy and Cross-Sector Innovation: Transforming the Asia-Pacific Region

Space technology presents an opportunity to leapfrog traditional development pathways for developing countries in Asia and the Pacific. Countries can improve energy management, optimize renewable resources, and enhance climate resilience. Investing in this frontier technology also helps drive sustainable growth, bridge technological gaps, and foster global partnerships for greater economic resilience.

Sessions Recording: Co-development of Renewable Energy and Carbon Farming for Nature-Food-Climate Solutions

[Recording] The session focused on sharing knowledge and cases of Asian grassland restoration in terms of soil carbon and renewable energy; provided an overview of the carbon farming and trading policy in the region; and built a common understanding among governments, communities, private sectors, and other stakeholders on the opportunities, cost-effectiveness, and multiple contributions toward achieving the regional Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) targets.

Cost Benefit Study of potential MARES projects for the Mindanao Development Agency

These presentations highlight the cost and benefits of available energy sources and the potential integration of marine renewable energy, coupled with potential hydrogen electrolysis and H2 to alternate fuels with cultivated reefs & rigs to reefs, restoration through regenerative aquaculture, and related eco-tourism for two locations in the Southern Philippines – The Dinagat Islands and Balut/Sarangani Islands for the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA).

MARES National Indicative MARES Plan for the Republic of the Marshall Islands - Overview and Strategic Summary

These documents highlight the available energy sources and potential integration of marine renewable energy, coupled with potential hydrogen electrolysis and H2 to alternate fuels with cultivated reefs and rigs to reefs, restoration through regenerative aquaculture, and related eco-tourism for the Republic of the Marshall Islands. A summary presentation of the findings is also shared.

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MARES National Indicative Mares Plan for the Republic of Palau - Overview and Strategic Summary

These documents highlight the available energy sources and potential integration of marine renewable energy, coupled with potential hydrogen electrolysis and H2 to alternate fuels with cultivated reefs and rigs to reefs, restoration through regenerative aquaculture, and related eco-tourism for the Republic of Palau. A summary presentation of the findings is also shared.

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Sumika Nakane

Sumika Nakane has been with Infrastructure Finance Division 1, Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD) of ADB since 2016, primarily engaged in nonsovereign finance for infrastructure projects in various sectors in South Asia and Central West Asia. She has processed various clean energy projects, including SAEL Biomass Energy Project in India, a solar PV project in India, a hydropower project in Nepal, a solar power project in Afghanistan, and energy efficiency projects in India and Kazakhstan.

Andrew Kautoke

Andrew Kautoke is a Senior Manager at Tonga Power Limited (TPL), overseeing Strategic Planning, Business Development, and the Major Projects department. In his pivotal role, Andrew supports the Acting Chief Executive Officer in effectively managing the nation’s renewable energy transition projects. These projects encompass a variety of renewable energy initiatives, including solar and wind energy, network upgrades, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to enhance grid resilience.